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ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA: PRINCE of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA Allegedly Defrauds Americans of $54,000 in New York…

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ROYAL SHAME IN AMERICA:
PRINCE of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, OSMOND EWEKA allegedly Defrauded Americans of $54,000 in New York…Scam job seekers out of thousands of dollars promising non-existent offers, dragged before Manhattan Supreme Court
*31 year old created bogus employment agency firms, advertised on Indeed.com
* Interview victims, have them pay a fee ranging between $300 to $700 for uniforms, training, background checks and job placement
*Married attorney Imade Igbinedion in an elaborate wedding in Nigeria in 2016
* ‘Relative, Royal Families, Great Descendants of late Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwe, Eweka II summon emergency meeting’-INVESTIGATION

 

BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Foreign Bureau Chief in New York of Naija Standard Newspaper 

 

HE WAS ONE OF THE great grand children and descendants of late Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwe, Eweka II, Oba of Benin who reigned from 1914 – 1933. The shameful attitude of OSMOND EWEKA, a Prince of Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom in United States of America has brought opprobrium to some of the acclaimed achievements of his great ancestral source been the son of Ovonramwen Nogbaisi (Overami ruled 1888–1897) deposed by the British and exiled to Calabar following the British punitive expedition in Benin City in 1897.

 

The extortion and stealing of $54,000 from New Yorkers seeking job opportunities by Osmond last week has certainly erode the memory and accomplishment of Eweka II who rebuilt the royal compound earlier destroyed, looted by the British in 1897, and re-established the traditional structure of the kingdom.

 

 

Rebuked, rejected and rubbished as ‘The Prince and Fraudster’ in the Western press, Osmond was arrested few days ago for ‘scamming hundreds of job seekers out of thousands by promising them high-paying gigs in New York, which had been found to be hoax.’ This 31 year old married Royal prince, an American citizen living in New Jersey desperate to live large, created fake employment agency firms to defraud innocent Americans through advert placement on Indeed.com to find their victims.

 

 

Confirming this development, prosecutors said Osmond and his friend, Kamel McKay, created bogus employment agency firms and used Indeed.com to find their victims. They would interview their victims and have them pay a fee, ranging between $300 and $700. Osmond and McKay would then send the job seekers to businesses where they were turned away because the employer was not expecting them.

 

 

According to prosecutors, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Osmond Eweka, 31, and his friend Kamel McKay, 27, pretended to run two consulting firms in Manhattan telling clients that if they paid a fee they would be placed at various jobs across New York City.

The Nigerian prince and his accomplice are accused of bamboozling hundreds of job seekers out of thousands of dollars by promising them high-paying gigs in New York. Prosecutors said they pocketed $54,000 and never provided a single job to their victims. Prosecutors said some of the jobs Osmond and McKay promised their victims were for hotel housekeeping and front desk receptionists. The men used the popular job-seeking website Indeed.com to find their victims.

 

Court document showed that Osmond and McKay used office space in the Empire State Building and another building on fifth avenue to run two bogus employment agency firms, Stamford Consulting Firm and Howard Consulting Group. To deceive their unsuspecting victims, the duo used fake names to avoid easy detection. Osmond went by the name Sean Jackson and McKay reportedly used the name Tyrone Hayes.

 

Their Method of Operation:
Prosecutors said they would invite their victims to their office for an interview and then have them pay a fee, ranging between $300 and $700. Prosecutor Catherine McCaw said they told victims the fee would cover the cost of uniforms, training and background checks. They also said that paying the high fee would result in higher-paying jobs. ‘But in reality, there was no such job,’ she said at Osmond’s arraignment on Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court.

After they had used ‘sweet-mouth’ to collect the money, the men would then send the job seekers to different businesses they had no relationship, where the victims were turned away by employers who weren’t expecting them.

 

 

 

The victims then found that they could no longer get in contact with the alleged fraudsters or the consulting firm, as their phone numbers was no longer accessible and office no longer operational. 
For the authorities, Osmond and McKay duped 250 people and pocketed more than $54,000. Prosecutors said they never provided a single job. They ran the alleged scam from January to June 2018.

 

 

As said, Osmond is a prince from the Benin royal family in Nigeria and McKay is from the Bronx. Both men were indicted on charges of larceny and scheme to defraud. McKay was arraigned last week and released on $200,000 bail. Osmond was in court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was released without bail.

In 2016, Osmond married attorney Imade Igbinedion in an elaborate wedding ceremony in Nigeria. Though some representatives from the Benin family reportedly said they could not confirm whether Osmond was a family member because the ‘it is a very large family’, but a source in the Eweka family in Benin confirmed that due to the shameful behaviour of Prince Osmond, relatives and great descendants of Eweka II royal family will be meeting to investigate this royal shame.

 

 

His words: “Since we heard that Prince Osmond Eweka, a direct descendant of late Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwe, Eweka II was arrested and prosecuted for larceny, stealing and fraud to the tune of $54,000, the royal family had been making contacts so we may have a meeting to investigate this damaging allegation to the reputation, image of Benin Kingdom. Be rest assured, we will brief you on the outcome.”

 

 

Eweka appeared in a Manhattan court on Thursday where he pleaded not guilty to charges of larceny and scheme to defraud.

 

https://youtu.be/JMOv7YLvreA

Culled from :

http://nigeriastandardnewspaper.com/ng/royal-shame-in-america-prince-of-nigerias-benin-kingdom-osmond-eweka-defraud-americans-of-54000-in-new-york-scam-job-seekers-out-of-thousands-of-dollars-promising-non-existent-offers-dragged/

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Tongues Wag as Regina Daniels Absent While Co-Wife Laila Charani Accompanies Ned Nwoko on Official Duty

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Tongues Wag as Regina Daniels Absent While Co-Wife Laila Charani Accompanies Ned Nwoko on Official Duty

 

Social media is abuzz as Nollywood actress Regina Daniels was noticeably absent while her co-wife, Laila Charani, accompanied billionaire husband Prince Ned Nwoko on an official engagement. This development comes amid recent swirling rumors of Ned Nwoko allegedly welcoming a child with actress Chika Ike—claims that he has firmly denied.

Despite the controversy, Regina Daniels appears unbothered, as reflected in her recent carefree social media posts. Meanwhile, Ned Nwoko made a grand public appearance with Laila Charani, further fueling speculations about Regina’s absence.

Laila Charani Steps Out with Ned Nwoko

Taking to Instagram, Laila Charani shared photos from their outing, where she was seen holding Ned Nwoko’s hand during an inspection tour of The Sports University of Nigeria, an institution he founded.

“Early this morning, I had the pleasure of joining my beloved husband, Prince Ned Nwoko, on an inspection tour of The Sports University of Nigeria, a visionary institution he established in Idumuje-Ugboko. Seeing the progress firsthand was truly inspiring, and I am excited about the impact this institution will have on future generations.”

While the post highlighted Ned Nwoko’s commitment to education and youth development, what caught many people’s attention was Regina Daniels’ conspicuous absence—especially since she is often seen accompanying her husband on such engagements.

Social Media Reacts

As expected, netizens had plenty to say about the situation. Some speculated about possible tensions, while others dismissed the buzz as unnecessary drama.

  • Grace Isaac questioned the uproar, saying: “Those saying Regina is missing, did Ned declare that Regina is missing? 😢 Please let the damsel rest 🙏.”
  • Yakubu weighed in, writing: “Out of his six wives, with the seventh one loading, anyone is free to follow him at his choice, not only Regina.”
  • Mohammed Hello expressed frustration over the controversy: “When Regina was the only one following him, people complained. Now another wife is stepping up, and they’re still complaining. What exactly do people want?”

Regina Daniels Keeps Her Cool

So far, Regina Daniels has made no official statement regarding the development, seemingly choosing to ignore the chatter and focus on her personal affairs. Whether this signals a shift in the dynamics of Ned Nwoko’s polygamous household or is simply an overblown social media reaction remains to be seen.

One thing is certain—the spotlight on Regina, Ned, and Laila isn’t dimming anytime soon!

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Prof. Kgoroane Martha Molope Honored with UN Global Leadership Award and Special Envoy Title

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Prof. Kgoroane Martha Molope Honored with UN Global Leadership Award and Special Envoy Title

 

In a momentous recognition of her unwavering dedication to social empowerment and community development, Professor Kgoroane Martha Molope of South Africa has been selected  together with other 30 distinguished African change-makers to receive the prestigious United Nations Global Leadership Award and Special Envoy  2025. 

This accolade underscores her exceptional contributions to humanitarian efforts and advocacy for gender equality, particularly through her foundation’s transformative initiatives.

Professor Molope, the Founder and CEO of the Ramanthle Molope Foundation, has been at the forefront of community upliftment, focusing on education, poverty alleviation, and women’s empowerment. Her remarkable work has touched countless lives, offering hope and tangible support to marginalized communities.

Prof. Kgoroane Martha Molope Honored with UN Global Leadership Award and Special Envoy Title

The award ceremony is set to take place during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW69), scheduled from March 10th to 21st in New York. 

Focusing on the review and assessment of the progress made since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. This year’s deliberations aim to address the pressing challenges impacting gender equality and the empowerment of women within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

 

Expressing her gratitude for the UN recognition, Professor Molope remarked, “I am humbled to be selected alongside such incredible African change-makers. This award is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the collective efforts of everyone working tirelessly to uplift our communities. I remain committed to the cause of empowering women and marginalized groups.”

 

Her enduring motto, ‘Phela of Phedishe’—meaning ‘Live and help others to live’—continues to inspire her philanthropic journey. As she takes on the mantle of a UN Special Envoy, her advocacy is set to reach even greater heights, fostering sustainable development and social transformation on a global scale.

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PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA: AN IRREPRESIBLE ENIGMA AND ENDURING INSTITUTION

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Mixed Reactions Trail Babangida’s June 12 Confession and Apology

PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA: AN IRREPRESIBLE ENIGMA AND ENDURING INSTITUTION by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.

 

32 years after leaving power President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has assumed full responsibility for what happened on the June 12th 1993 ANNULMENMENT of Chief MKO Abiola’s presidential election and it’s attendant consequences.

 

He has explained the circumstances under which it happened and has not only acknowledged that Abiola actually won the election but that he was also unfairly robbed of his MANDATE when he and his military regime annuled it.

PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA: AN IRREPRESIBLE ENIGMA AND ENDURING INSTITUTION by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.

What he didn’t say was that if he had not annuled the election those that wanted it aborted would have killed him, key members of his Government, MKO Abiola, MKO’s family and everyone else that opposed them and his Government would have been toppled in a very violent and bloody coup which would have definately led to a long, brutal and protracted civil war.

 

IBB has told his side of the story and explained to us what actually transpired. He refused to remain silent, he did not shy away from speaking the truth or refuse to accept responsibility and he did not pass the buck.

 

Instead he came clean, displayed immense courage and did the right and proper thing.

 

That is what leaders are meant to do and he did it without fear or favour regardless of whose ox was gored. Kudos to him.

 

We need to appreciate this gesture, eschew all bitterness, let go of all our pent up anger, forgive him for what many perceive to be his sins and move on.

Equally we need to accord him his rightful place in history as one the the greats despite his fallibility. He is after all a mere man, albeit a great one, and not God.

 

Only God is free of fault and is infallible and there is not one man that has ever lived, led or ruled that is infallible.

All those insulting and abusing him today for putting the facts and his experiences on record in his book are malevolent, bitter, twisted souls & unenlightened, ignorant, cowards who have no appreciation of history or what this man actually achieved in his 8 years in office or the events that led up to June 12th.

 

They only see things in part and are allowing their emotions rather than their heads to rule them.

I was in the NADECO trenches during that difficult time and like many others paid my dues too but I can say that outside of the June 12th matter IBB did more for Nigeria than virtually any other President or Head of State.

 

He left power 32 years ago & yet every single living former Nigerian President and Head of State bar President Muhammadu Buhari who he had removed from power in a coup in 1985 attended his book launching in person and despite all Buhari actually sent a representative.

 

It was an extraordinary event & I witnessed it with my own eyes because I had the privilege of being invited.

 

If the number of leaders that attended, which included President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Head of State General General Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, former President and former Head of State President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Ghana Nana Akufo Addo, former President of Sierra Leone President Koroma, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President Sambo & former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did not tell Nigerians the high esteem that the ruling elites have for him then nothing will.

May God continue to be with this great & inspiring man who has displayed immense discipline, resilience, dignity, self-respect, courage & humility throughout his distinguished life.

I pray he continues to share his vast reserves of knowledge & wisdom & make his contributions to national development for many years to come.

Whether his numerous detractors like it or not IBB remains an enigma, an institution & the most consequential Head of State & President in our history.

 

No-one can take that from him and we are very proud of him.

I wish both him and his family well.

(FFK)

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